AerCap's consistent performance, share repurchases and strategic dividend growth justify maintaining a buy rating for the stock. AerCap's share count has dropped by 21% due to share repurchases, enhancing shareholder value amid lower capex and higher aircraft value. Despite $45 billion in debt, AerCap prioritizes share repurchases over debt reduction to improve return on equity and future dividend growth.
AerCap, the largest aircraft leasing company, owns over 2000 commercial aircraft and has a diverse portfolio of aircraft and engines. AER's extensive fleet and global reach make it a preferred lessor for all airlines. Despite production issues at Boeing and Airbus, AER remains a prime mover, benefiting from high demand and its strong financial position.
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AerCap Holding is trading at 0.97x Price/Book, and I believe that is too cheap for a leading company riding multiple industry tailwinds. The A+ management team has done a stellar job of growing the business via M&A and strategically acquiring assets without diluting shareholder value. Based on a $95.44 BVPS for 2025 and a 1.10x FWD Price/Book multiple, I arrive at a price target of $105, representing a 17.4% upside.
AerCap stock has not performed as well as expected, but has shown growth over the past four years. AerCap's basic lease revenues are plateauing due to airplane delivery delays, but total revenues and income have increased. AerCap maintains strong liquidity, increases full year outlook, and has further upside potential based on book value and EV/EBITDA valuation methods.
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 1, 2024 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Aengus Kelly - Chief Executive Officer Peter Juhas - Chief Financial Officer Joseph McGinley - Head of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Jamie Baker - JPMorgan Terry Ma - Barclays Moshe Orenbuch - TD Cowen Stephen Trent - Citi Hillary Cacanando - Deutsche Bank Kristine Liwag - Morgan Stanley Anthony Berni - Susquehanna International Group Mariana Perez Mora - Bank of America Operator Please stand by.
AerCap (AER) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.56 per share a year ago.
AerCap raised its full-year earnings guidance for the second time this year after recording further gains on the sale of aircraft and higher lease revenue in the second quarter, the world's largest aircraft lessor said on Thursday.
AerCap (AER) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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